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Genesis 43:18
New English Translation

18 But the men were afraid when they were brought to Joseph’s house. They said, “We are being brought in because of[a] the money that was returned in our sacks last time.[b] He wants to capture us,[c] make us slaves, and take[d] our donkeys!”

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  1. Genesis 43:18 tn Heb “over the matter of.”
  2. Genesis 43:18 tn Heb “in the beginning,” that is, at the end of their first visit.
  3. Genesis 43:18 tn Heb “to roll himself upon us and to cause himself to fall upon us.” The infinitives here indicate the purpose (as viewed by the brothers) for their being brought to Joseph’s house.
  4. Genesis 43:18 tn The word “take” has been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
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